Pupil Premium HealthcheckContext

In the 2014-15 financial year Essex schools are due to receive additional funding of over

£45 million to spend on improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils – the third largest

allocation for LAs in England. With this funding comes an expectation from DfE and

Ofsted that schools will spend these funds effectively to ensure that attainment and

achievement gaps are closing between eligible pupils and their peers.

To support this aim, we offer the following external healthcheck of provision and outcomes

for pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium.

Key features

Analysis of external and school data prior to visit

Audit of current use of Pupil Premium funding

Validation of school impact assessment during visit

Advice on refining systems and accountability to ensure funding is having the

greatest impact, drawing on national and local guidance

Written report for school leadership and governors outlining key strengths and

possible areas for development

A bespoke programme, tailored to your needs, will be designed with you, based on an

available menu of activities.

Structure

Pre-visit analysis of data

Full day school visit

Full post-visit report

Cost: £900

“You can pay for the review using your pupil premium or any other part of your school’s budget.”

DfE guidance